Confidence

Sometimes when I am stressed out or having a bad day, something speaks to me.  I usually find it in an unexpected place or fashion.  Today, 4^th graders are watching “The Sound of Music”, and they just watched, “I Have Confidence”.  How perfect.  Especially since the stress level of my job is on the fritz.  Four programs in six weeks left of school.  Goodness me. 

Oh, I must stop these doubts, all these worries
If I don't I just know I'll turn back
I must dream of the things I am seeking
I am seeking the courage I lack

The courage to serve them with reliance
Face my mistakes without defiance
Show them I'm worthy
And while I show them
I'll show me

So, let them bring on all their problems
I'll do better than my best
I have confidence they'll put me to the test
But I'll make them see I have confidence in me

Somehow I will impress them
I will be firm but kind
And all those children (Heaven bless them!)
They will look up to me

And mind me with each step I am more certain
Everything will turn out fine
I have confidence the world can all be mine
They'll have to agree I have confidence in me

I have confidence in sunshine
I have confidence in rain
I have confidence that spring will come again
Besides which you see I have confidence in me

Strength doesn't lie in numbers
Strength doesn't lie in wealth
Strength lies in nights of peaceful slumbers
When you wake up -- Wake Up!

It tells me all I trust I lead my heart to
All I trust becomes my own
I have confidence in confidence alone
(Oh help!)

I have confidence in confidence alone
Besides which you see I have confidence in me!

I have learned many things about programs this first year in this district.

1)      I will always put 6^th, 5^th and perhaps 4^th grade in the fall.  By April/May, these kids are out-of-control-crazy.

2)      The younger kiddos can use less time to get their programs ready.  Because we drill, drill, drill.  They get it.

3)      Auditioning after school.

4)      Print the programs at least week beforehand, as to not stress out the office staff.

I will make it through with flying colors.  I will do my best, and end with a wonderful year.

“Everything will turn out fine”.  I have confidence.